TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009

DC COMICS FOR MAY

BATMAN TITLES

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL #3

Written by Tony Daniel, art by Daniel and Sandu Florea, covers by Daniel.

With the destruction of Arkham Asylum, the return of the Black Mask, and dozens of Gotham City's most lethal villains rioting through the streets, Nightwing, Robin and their allies seem to have their hands full. But when you add a deadly Jason Todd masquerading as a gun-toting Batman to the mix, things have definitely spiraled out of control!

This is the issue everyone's been waiting for ­ find out who wins the Battle for the Cowl! Who earns the right to take on the mantle of the Bat? Will it be Robin? Jason Todd? Nightwing? Azrael? Catwoman? Two-Face? Damian Wayne? Batwoman? Or someone completely unexpected? This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle comes to a startling finale for the ages!

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 20.

BATMAN: BATTLE FOR THE COWL -- THE NETWORK #1

Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Don Kramer, cover by Ladronn.

A wave of heroes arrive in Gotham City in this one-shot with hopes of helping stem the tide of chaos threatening to overwhelm everybody! Starring Huntress, Batgirl, Misfit, Ragman, Manhunter and many others. Will these heroes succeed -- or will they be victims of Gotham City's madness? And if they do succeed, what does the future hold for them?

A city looking to rise up. A new Dark Knight is casting his shadow until dawn's early light. A cop looking to solve a murder whose solution may be worse than the crime.
A reporter who can reclaim her social standing only by rejecting everything she believes in. A doctor who has found new life by compromising her old one. One hero who has determined a course of action no matter whose plans it spoils.

Harvey Bullock. Vicki Vale. Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Stephanie Brown. These four ordinary people living extraordinary lives look to regain their balance in a city that turns lives upside down. Morning comes to Gotham City and the time for mourning has passed. How do the people of Gotham City deal with the sudden arrival of hope? Find out in this new one-shot!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

AZRAEL: DEATH'S DARK KNIGHT #3

Written by Fabian Nicieza,
art by Frazer Irving, cover by Guillem March.

If murder and suicide are sins before God, then what if you were asked to kill in the name of God and by doing so, it would ultimately kill you? To reclaim his damaged soul, to redeem the mistakes of his past and to make a difference in a Gotham City that has been torn apart by the death of The Dark Knight, Azrael must make a fateful decision -- become a hero and die, serving in Heaven or reject the opportunity and live, damned to suffer in Hell.

And while large issues of life and death, morality and eternal salvation are weighed, Azrael must also confront the two parties interested in regaining the Suit of Sorrows: Talia al Ghul and Nightwing!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

ORACLE #3

Written by Kevin VanHook,
art by Julian Lopez and Bit, cover by Guillem March.

The remnants of Anti-Life are within the Calculator's grasp, and he will kill anyone who stands in his way! Will the Calculator be able to save the life of his daughter? Or will Oracle stop him from killing more Internet hackers? Either way, someone dies and someone gains ultimate knowledgebut at what price? Be here for the stunning conclusion that will change Oracle and the Birds of Prey forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

THE OUTSIDERS #18

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott.

"The Deep" part 4 of 6! The Outsiders finally discover what The Insiders are searching for thanks to the help of a long lost being known only as ³The Outkast.² And the ensuing battle may take them to the very center of the earth itself!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #29

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, cover by Stephane Roux.

"Bad Cop," part 1 of 2. In this sequel to the recent Joker story in Batman Confidential #22-25, the Gotham City police officer tortured by The Joker's maniacal actions has joined the villain in madness. Now he stalks the streets of Gotham as Batman's latest rogue.ter with the cursed King Tut!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON'S KNIGHT #1

Written by Mark Waid, art by Diego Olmos, cover by Jim Lee.

When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain's beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, Batman in Barcelona: Dragon's Knight showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham ­ but one no less dangerous!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 27.

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #877

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Eddy Barrows and Ruy Jose, cover by Andrew Robinson.

Nightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa's first assault. But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal -- now it gets personal.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

SUPERMAN #688

Written by James Robinson, art by Renato Guedes and Jose Wilson Magalhaes, cover by Andrew Robinson.

Mon-El's role as Superman's stand-in for Metropolis is threatened by a sudden and mysterious power loss. How can he be the hero he needs to be without any special abilities? Meanwhile the Guardian and his Science Police go to the rescue of a missing member of the Legion of Superheroes. And who is the spy within the Science Police ranks?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3

Written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka, art by Pete Woods, cover by Gary Frank, variant cover by Eric Canete.

With Superman now drafted into New Krypton's Military Guild, it seems that General Zod finally has the Man of Steel under his control. But when given a command to commit an act of brutality against his fellow Kryptonians, Superman must choose between following orders and following his conscience -- at the risk of being branded a traitor by his own people!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #60

Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, art and cover by Francis Manapul.

A special 2-part story DC could only call "Mash-Up"! When the going gets tough in the city of Gothamopolis, there's only one thing to do: call in the Justice Titans to save the day!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

SUPERGIRL #41

Written by Sterling Gates, art by Talent Caldwell, cover by Joshua Middleton.

The dramatic conclusion to ³Who Is Superwoman?² Superwoman's identity stands revealed, leading to a knock-down-drag-out fight the likes of which Metropolis will be talking about for years to come! Supergirl will wish she'd never found out who was under the hood as Superwoman and Reactron join forces against the Girl of Steel. How can Supergirl possibly survive?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

DCU TITLES

BOOSTER GOLD #20

Written by Keith Giffen, art and cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

Guest-writer Giffen buckles up and steps into the timestream to take Booster Gold back to the Cold War! When the space race heats up between the United States and Russia, Booster must save the lives of four astronauts before their rocket goes red!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #23

Written by Dan Jurgens,
art and cover by Jurgens and Norm Rapmund.

Future imperfect! Time-traveler Booster Gold has seen countless possible futures. But futures don't get much darker than the one that will spawn the ruthless Magog! After the events of JSA: Thy Kingdom Come, Magog has appeared in our time, and Booster will do whatever it takes to make sure his apocalyptic destiny never comes to pass.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

DEAD ROMEO #2

Written by Jesse Blaze Snider,
art and cover by Ryan Benjamin.

Romeo sets out to prove that the road to Hell is literally paved with good intentions as he makes a choice to spare a life. But it's a choice that almost surely spells eternal damnation for our hero. Also in this issue, vampires rampage in the city streets as we find out in gruesome detail that the local police are no match for the undead.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: RUN! #1

Written by Matthew Sturges, art by Freddie E. Williams II, cover by Kako.

The Human Flame is a dead man. Literally just waking up after the events of Final Crisis, he realizes all the heroes in the DC Universe target him as the lowlife who taped the murder of the Martian Manhunter with his cell phone. On top of that, all the villains in the world want to kill him for selling them out to Libra. He's powerless and penniless, and his only chance for survival is to run! This 6-issue mini-series examines the underbelly of the DCU and what happens when the wrong choices catch up with you. Nothing can prepare you for this chase.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: ESCAPE #1

Written by Ivan Brandon, art by Marco Rudi, cover by Scott Hampton.

In this all-new 6-issue miniseries, Nemesis awakens to find himself held captive by the Global Peace Agency inside the walls of the mysterious Electric City. His fellow prisoners are all members of the superhuman intelligence community, and they're subjected to systematic torture in an attempt to siphon the secrets of the DC Universe heroes in an effort to destroy them. As Nemesis works to escape, he finds few people he can truly trust. But nothing could prepare him for the hideous truth behind his situation!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #1

Written by Joe Casey, art by ChrisCross, cover by Stanley Lau.

Japan's Super Young Team wants nothing more than to be seen as heroes in the eyes of their adoring public. Unfortunately, their adventures during Final Crisis have gone unnoticed, and they've been reduced to performing at public appearances and on various TV shows literally dancing for their livelihood. But the appearance of a new American teammate and a deadly threat complicates the motives of the team as they try and find what truly makes somebody not just a hero, but a sensational hero. Discover the path to greatness in this exciting 6-issue mini-series!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: INK #1

Written by Eric Wallace, art by Fabrizio Fiorentino, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

In the wake of Final Crisis, the Tattooed Man is considered a hero for the first time in his life. At first, the rewards from his new lifestyle are a welcome change from the rest of what his existence has been, but soon the pressure to stay above temptation and evil start to wear him down. Matters are quickly complicated when he wakes up in the middle of the night to find his body covered in unfamiliar tattoos that seem to have a life of their own. In this 6-issue mini-series, the Tattooed Man finds himself in the middle of a life and death struggle with his own powers and the master plan they seem to have for him -- whether he likes it or not!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

THE FLASH: REBIRTH #2

Written by Geoff Johns,
art and covers by Ethan Van Sciver.

What's happened to the Speed Force? One of the world's most powerful speedsters is dead, and Barry Allen must discover who -- or what -- is responsible! But the reborn Barry is a man haunted by a dark secret in his past. A secret that drives him to push far beyond his limits. A burden that, if he's not careful, could send him right back into oblivion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #20

Written by Andrew Kreisberg, art by Mike Norton and Josef Rubinstein, cover by Ladronn.

Ollie and Dinah attempt to work through some of their recent differences only to find their progress hindered by Discord ­ a new villain created by Black Canary's actions!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #36

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art and cover by Patrick Gleason and Rebecca Buchman, variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari.

Prelude to Blackest Night! The penultimate chapter of ³Emerald Eclipse² arrives as the sciencell riot runs rampant. Oa burns as the War of Lights rages within. Many sectors away, Sodam Yat must make the ultimate sacrifice as he attempts to save the xenophobic people of his native world Daxam.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

JONAH HEX #43

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Paul Gulacy.

Some small-town officials hire Hex to resolve a hostage situation at a local hotel, but his solution is far more brutal than everybody was expecting. Will anyone make it out of "The Hyde House Massacre" alive?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #33

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Rags Morales, cover by Ed Benes.

It's Dharma vs. Starbreaker for control of the greatest source of power in the DC Universe. No matter the victor, the Justice League loses!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #27

Written by Jerry Ordway, art by Ordway and Bob Wiacek, cover by Ordway.

The younger JSA team members find their headquarters in total lockdown -- with The Flash, Green Lantern and Wildcat trapped inside! Can the junior JSA-ers break into their own home base? And what secret from the Atomic Age seeks retribution from the three founding members?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #1

Written by Gerry Conway,
art by Chris Batista and Dave Meikis, cover by Brian Bolland.

Is Buddy Baker losing it all? Everyman hero Buddy Baker has fought hard for our world, and for his family. But by the year 2024, the Earth has seen better days: The heroes are growing tired, the villains have grown nastier and Buddy's own hometown of San Diego has struggled for years to recover from a cataclysmic typhoon. His children have grown and his marriage has gotten colder and now, as San Diego faces the most vicious Super-Villain it's seen in years, his powers are starting to fail him! Without his powers, without his family ­ who is Buddy Baker? Can he still be a husband? Can he still be a father? Can he still be Animal Man? And more importantly, can he even survive the bloodthirsty plan his arch-rival's progeny has in store for him?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

THE MIGHTY #4

Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Keith Champagne, art by Peter Snejbjerg, cover by Dave Johnson.

Fire on the horizon! Cole's wife Janet is beginning to have deep misgivings about her husband's trust in Alpha One ­ but where can she turn? You won't believe this issue's shocking finale, as the world of The Mighty suddenly becomes deadly. And we're just getting started!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

POWER GIRL #1

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art by Amanda Conner, covers by Adam Hughes and Conner.

Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he's holding Manhattan hostage!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

R.E.B.E.L.S. #4

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Claude St. Aubin and Scott Hanna, cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter.

The stakes grow higher as the galaxy's new would-be conqueror stands revealed. Dox and the Omega Men each plot their next steps while the alien Khunds and Dominators get involved against the rising mysterious threat to their galaxies. The last page of this issue will blow even Dox's mind!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

SECRET SIX #9

Written by Gail Simone,
art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Scott.

Not one, but two members of the Secret Six feel they deserve to wear Batman's cowl, and they return to Gotham City with a semi-delusional Ragdoll determined to be the new Boy Wonder! Unfortunately, everybody in Gotham has other plans!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

SOLOMON GRUNDY #3

Written, art and cover by Scott Kolins.

Married on a Wednesday! Guest-starring Poison Ivy! This is a match not made in heaven. The next horrific chapter of Solomon Grundy and Cyrus Gold! Each harrowing piece of Cyrus' evil past will set the stage for the stunning conclusion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

THE SPIRIT #29

Written by Dean Motter, art and cover by Paul Rivoche.

The Spirit's on needles and pins! What Ellen Dolan wants, she gets. And today, she wants a tattoo! But little does The Spirit know that Ellen's innocent act of rebellion will get him mixed up in the feud between a grizzled veteran tattooist and his new-wave artiste hipster rival! This one's gonna leave a mark!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

STRANGE ADVENTURES #3

Written by Jim Starlin,
art by Manuel Garcia/Al Milgrom and Rafael Albuquerque, cover by Starlin and Rob Hunter.

Comet and Eye have to deal with a very different and dangerous version of The Weird while Adam Strange travels to Hardcore Station only to discover that the space city holds unexpected perils. Bizarro also arrives at Hardcore and finds it most unwelcoming.

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 6.

TEEN TITANS #71

Written by Sean McKeever,
art and cover by Joe Bennett and Jack Jadson.

"Deathtrap² aftermath! The team picks up the pieces following their crossover with Titans and Vigilante as Ravager returns. But is she friend or foe?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

TITANS #13

Written by Sean McKeever, art by Howard Porter, cover by Andrew Robinson.

"Deathtrap" Part 4 of 5! Vigilante and now the Teen Titans all get roped into Jericho's insane plot. Can their combined forces halt their foe's master plan? This riveting crossover concludes in
Vigilante #6!

The final showdown. The world hasn't just been changed, it's been destroyed. Can the Trinity still save the day? Not if Morgaine le Fey and Krona have anything to say about it. Answers, revelations and more come fast and furious in the mother of all action finales! Guest-starring just about everyone and featuring a final cover by Trinity interior artist Bagley!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6, May 6, May 13, May 20 and May 27.

VIGILANTE #6

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna, cover by Andrew Robinson.

The horrifying conclusion to the Titans/Teen Titans/Vigilante ³Deathtrap² crossover! Vigilante takes matters into his own hands to stop Jericho once and for all -- even if it means becoming a target himself!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

THE WARLORD #2

Written by by Mike Grell, art by Joe Prado and Walden Wong, cover by Grell.

The arrival of a new band of surface-worlders in the subterranean land of Skartaris has sent its delicate political balance tumbling into chaos ­ and only the Warlord can pacify it. To do so, however, he'll have to undertake an epic journey across Skartaris to the deadly lands of the Shadow Kingdom!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

WONDER WOMAN #32

Written by Gail Simone, art by Aaron Lopresti and Matt Ryan, cover by Lopresti, variant cover by Francis Manapul.

It's all been building to this issue, the penultimate chapter of the mind-blowing ³Rise of the Olympian² storyarc. It's Wonder Woman vs. Genocide in a final, brutal showdown that leaves Diana with one of the toughest decisions she's ever had to face ­ and that's just the start of what happens this month! A crucial story in the life of the greatest heroine in the DC Universe!

Best-selling author Neil Gaiman ( joins a murderer's row of talented artists in lending his unique touch to the Batman mythos for this Deluxe Edition hardcover! Spotlighting the story ³Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?² from Batman #685 and Detective Comics #852 in which Gaiman joins artist Andy Kubert and inker Scott Williams for a story that shines a new light on the Batman mythos. Also collects Gaiman stories from Secret Origins #36, Secret Origins Special #1 and Batman Black and White #2.

Moore's seminal Superman issues are collected in this Deluxe Edition hardcover! Collects the two-part ³Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?² from Superman #423 and Action Comics #583 as Superman faces his greatest foes and his final battle! Also featuring the classic story ³For the Man who has Everything² from Action Comics Annual #11 where Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman fight the evil warlord Mongul for the fate of The Man of Steel. And in DC Comics Presents #85, Superman meets Swamp Thing, a character fans have identified with Moore for more than 20 years!

128 pages, $24.99, in stores on July 8.

ALL-STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER VOL. 1 TP

Written by Frank Miller,
art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

Now available in softcover format! Lee and Miller join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary and more! This volume collects issues #1-9 of the explosive series! Plus a Lee sketchbook and a variant cover gallery.

240 pages, $19.99, in stores on June 24.

BATMAN: THE BLACK CASEBOOK TP

Written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton and others, art by Sheldon Moldoff, Dick Sprang and others, cover by Alex Ross.

Discover the stories that inspired recent events in the Batman universe with this new collection! Featuring stories from Batman #65, 86, 112, 113, 134, 156 and 162, Detective Comics #215, 235, 247 and 267, and World's Finest Comics #89. With an intro by Grant Morrison.

144 pages, $17.99, in stores on June 3.

BATGIRL: REDEMPTION TP

Written by Adam Beechen,
art by Jim Calafiore and Jonathan Glapion, cover by Andy Clarke.

Batgirl busts heads on the streets of Gotham City and redefines her place in the Bat-family! A story that sends Batgirl on a quest to conquer her inner demons and prove herself to the world. Collects Batgirl #1-6.

As the Final Crisis rages on, some of DC's biggest heroes battle evil in this collection of important supporting issues! Featuring Final Crisis #1: director's cut, Final Crisis: Requiem #1, Final Crisis: Resist #1 and Final Crisis: Secret Files #1!

In the face of Final Crisis, Johns and Kolins revive the most ruthless Rogues Gallery of them all! At times, they've been laughed at, ridiculed and hunted -- but The Flash Rogues Gallery has had enough. The team of villains decides to remind the world why they're not to be messed with in this hardcover collecting their return in Final Crisis: Rogues Revenge #1-3 as well as a couple of their greatest hits from The Flash #182 and #197.

The War of Light begins in this hardcover collection! First, a ruthless, by-the-books new task force of Green Lanterns known as the Alpha Lanterns is born, creating tension within the heroic ranks of the Green Lantern Corps. Then, Hal Jordan battles for his life when the Red Lantern Corps, a brutal brigade of monsters fueled by rage, attacks! But nothing could prepare the heroes for the arrival of even more colored Lanterns! Collects Green Lantern #26-28, #36-38 and Final Crisis: Rage of the Red Lanterns #1.

The best-selling epic reaches its explosive finale in this volume collecting Green Lantern #24-25 and Green Lantern Corps #16-19! Face-to-face with the Guardian of Sinestro's army of fear, Hal Jordan must find the willpower to battle his greatest foes.

Grant Morrison and Mark Millar's run with the Fastest Man Alive continues here! Collects The Flash #136-141 as well as a story from Secret Origins #50.

160 pages, $14.99, in stores on June 10.

DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY: FLASH OF TWO WORLDS HC

Written by Gardner Fox and John Broome, art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Sid Greene, cover by Infantino and Murphy Anderson.

The super-speedsters of two worlds race into adventure in this new collection of tales! Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, The Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with his predecessor, Jay Garrick, in this hardcover featuring The Flash #123, 129, 137, 151 and 173.

144 pages, $39.99, in stores on July 29.

HITMAN VOL. 1: A RAGE IN ARKHAM NEW PRINTING TP

Written by Garth Ennis,
art and cover by John McCrea.

The cult hit from writer Garth Ennis (PREACHER) returns! Rediscover the story of Tommy Monaghan, an ex-military operative who has set himself up as a hired gun on the back streets of Gotham City. Collects The Demon Annual #2, The Batman Chronicles #4 and Hitman #1-3!

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on June 17.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN LANTERN VOL. 4 TP

Written by Dennis O'Neil, John Broome and others, art by Gil Kane, Mike Fekowsky and others, cover by Neal Adams.

Written by Richard Donner and Geoff Johns, art and cover by Adam Kubert.

Collecting the story from Action Comics #844-846, #851 and Action Comics Annual #11. A rocket lands in Metropolis containing a boy Superman thinks is from Krypton and kicks off a war between Superman, the DCU, the new Superman Revenge Squad and General Zod!

160 pages, $12.99, in stores on June 10.

SUPERMAN: TALES FROM THE PHANTOM ZONE TP

Written by Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder and others, art by Curt Swan, Al Plastino and others, cover by Gary Frank.

The second Archive collecting adventures from World's Finest Comics is here, with stories from issues #17-32 (1945-1948)! Don't miss The Man of Tomorrow's unforgettable battles with The Toyman, Lex Luthor and others!

The adventures of the World's Greatest Super Heroes continue in this volume collecting JLA Wedding Special #1 and Justice League of America #13-16! As the wedding of Green Arrow and Black Canary looms, the new Injustice League forms!

Collecting the 5-issue Crime Bible! A Monk of the Dark Faith is moving through the DCU, seeding evil in his wake as he prepares for a final, potentially devastating act. Trailing him is The Question, who seeks to save the life of the author of a best-selling expose about the Dark Faith.

DC's hit weekly series arrives in its first collected edition! Features Trinity #1-17 as a devastating cosmic force targets Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman! This is the first of three volumes collecting the series.

416 pages, $29.99, in stores on June 3.

WILDSTORM TITLES

ASTRO CITY DARK AGE BOOK 3 #1

Written by Kurt Busiek,
art by Brent Anderson, cover by Alex Ross.

Astro City's longest and most ambitious epic enters a new era and a new jumping-on point. It's the early 1980s -- a time of darkness and danger, the era of the Point Man, the Omega Rangers and others. And for Charles and Royal Williams, it's a time for revenge as their pursuit of the man who killed their parents takes Royal deep into the bowels of the PYRAMID organization while Charles reaches heights he never imagined. Will it be morning in America ­ or will the long night continue? Also featuring the First Family, the debut of Cleopatra and more!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

THE AUTHORITY #10

Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Christos Gage, art by Brandon Badeaux and Shawn Moll,
cover by Simon Coleby.

When the world ended, the Authority and the rest of the population were caught unprepared and suffered the consequences. Find out what happened in those crucial moments following the destruction of Earth and how it affected the Authority...as well as Rendlesham! Also, the conclusion of the Team Seven backup!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

EX MACHINA #42

Written by Brian K. Vaughan,
art by Tony Harris and Jim Clark, cover by Harris.

³Ring Out the Old² part 2! As a journalist's investigation into Mayor Hundred's past heats up, a supernatural event connected to the Great Machine's origin threatens all of New York City.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

FRINGE #5

Written by Mike Johnson and various, art by Tom Mandrake.

William Bell and Walter Bishop's bizarre experiments continue in this series that takes a look into the past of some of the major players in the Fox television show!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

GEARS OF WAR #8

Written by Joshua Ortega,
art by Federico Dallocchio, cover by Shane Pierce.

A popular element in the Xbox 360 smash Gears of War 2 are the collectibles describing the tragic end of Sgt. Jonathan Harper. A nine-year veteran Gear, he was captured by the Locust during the assault on the Hollow. Eventually managing to escape, he was able to help a family reach the surface before succumbing to his wounds. The full story of this heroic, selfless soldier is finally told!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 13.

KILLAPALOOZA #1

Written by Adam Beechen,
art and cover by Trevor Hairsine.

The Clap are the biggest band in the world­headlining massive stadium tours, selling millions of records, and hobnobbing with the rich and fabulous. And in their spare time, they also happen to be the most sought-after meta-human assassination unit on the black market! Using their status as rock icons as a cover, they've perpetrated some of the more elaborate murders in modern memory! But a financial crunch has the group signing on for one last ³gig² both as The Clap and as assassins. But they aren't the only band -- or assassin -- on the bill!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #5

Written by Jeff Parker,
art and cover by Tom Fowler.

From all over North America, thousands make the pilgrimage to a hot, rocky desert to express themselves in every way imaginable for a week. They gather (somewhat naked) around a towering wooden man who will burn a hole in reality and make a human into a god. Inside that sacrificial effigy are the imprisoned souls known as Mysterius the Great and Delfi the Assistant.

And they have to go to the bathroom.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

OCEAN NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis,
art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, cover by Michael Golden.

A galaxy-spanning tale of mystery and murder is back in a new edition collecting the entire 6-issue mini-series!
U.N. Weapons inspector Nathan Kane must untangle a web of mystery on Jupiter's moon Europa to learn what sort of beings lie under an icy dome. But he's about to encounter resistance of the violent kind from the staff manning Earth's outpost -- and he'll like what happens when the long-slumbering aliens begin to awaken even less.

168 pages, $19.99, in stores on May 6.

PROTOTYPE #2

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art and cover by Darick Robertson and Matt Jacobs.

Exploding from the highly anticipated game comes the hyperkinetic world of Prototype! New York homicide detectives continue to track a serial killer but soon discover all is not as it seems. Their investigation takes them into uncharted territory, and tensions flare as the detectives come up against a black ops unit with a mysterious agenda of its own!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 6.

RESIDENT EVIL #3

Written by Ricardo Sanchez,
art and cover by Kevin Sharpe and Jim Clark.

Follow two agents as they unravel the connections between the destruction of a Space Station, a telepathic G-Virus discovered in Grezbekistan, and the shadowy munitions firm known as Geisel Industries. Empty villages, flesh-eating zombie children, and a trip to a reclusive CEO's fortified compound bring them closer to the truth. But none of the terrors they've encountered so far could have prepared them for what happens next!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 13.

RED NEW EDITION TP

Written by Warren Ellis, art and cover by Cully Hamner.

Ellis' fast-paced tale of intrigue and revenge is back in a new edition collecting the 3-issue miniseries under a new cover by Hamner that also includes the script to issue #1 and never-before-seen developmental art by Hamner As a C.I.A. operative, Paul Moses's unique talent for killing took him around the world, from one hotspot to another, carrying out the deadly orders of his superiors. And when he retired, he wanted to put his bloody past behind him. But when a new administration takes over the White House, the powers that be decide that Moses knows too much, forcing him back into the game against the agency that trained him.

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on June 10.

RESISTANCE #6

Written by Mike Costa, art by CP Smith and Ramon Perez, cover by Smith.

The series based on the PlayStation 3 game franchise concludes! With his unit decimated, Capelli has undertaken a suicide mission in an attempt to thwart the Chimera assault. But even if his crazy plan works, is it enough to stall the invasion? Does America have a chance in the coming war?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 27.

SLEEPER SEASON ONE TP

Written by Ed Brubaker,
art and cover by Sean Phillips.

The story of Holden Carver and the secret criminal organization he must infiltrate, now back in a new edition collecting Sleeper Season 1 #1-12. With his contact at the agency in a coma, Carver must live one day at a time in a deadly game of cat and mouse he plays with its leader, Tao.

288 pages, $24.99, in stores on June 17.

STARCRAFT #1

Written by Keith Giffen and Simon Furman, art and cover by Federico Dallocchio, variant cover by Shawn Moll and Doug Mahnke.

From the bestselling Blizzard computer game comes the most explosive sci-fi action comic ever created! Join the WarPigs, a disbanded team of outlaws reunited by their former captain for one last job: the assassination of Jim Raynor!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

STORMING PARADISE #5

Written by Chuck Dixon,
art by Butch Guice and Rick Burchett, cover by Guice.

As American forces move further inland, the resistance grows more and more fierce. Far from the chaos of the front, a secret is uncovered that may turn the tide against the U.S. as the Third Reich strikes a final, surprising blow from the grave.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

STORMWATCH PHD #21

Written by Ian Edginton,
art and cover by Leandro Fernández and Francisco Paronzini.

Battered and hunted, Stormwatch is doing everything it can to save those that survived the recent cataclysm. When confronted with the knowledge that humanity could become extinct, Jackson makes a decision that may sacrifice one of his own -- and may make him guilty of genocide! In this issue, humanity is pushed to the brink. . . and beyond.

The Wildcats' visit to the Hawaiian islands takes a turn for the worse when they learn a dark secret that Majestic wanted kept hidden, and he'll kill to protect it! To make matters worse, when the 'Cats are away, the Daemonites decide to play as Defile and his army launch an all-out assault on the HALO building, which is full of helpless survivors. Also, it's the start of a backup story explaining why Deathblow isn't dead.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #19

Written by Walter Simonson and Louise Simonson, art by Mike Bowden and Walden Wong, cover by Pete Woods.

King Varian Wrynn and his son Prince Anduin finally return to Stormwind and celebrate the defeat of Onyxia. Meanwhile, Garona is interrogated by Jaina and Aegwynn, but at what cost?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

VERTIGO TITLES

From the pages The Sandman comes the young, pale, perky, fan-favorite character Death in a new Absolute Edition collecting her solo adventures! Featuring the miniseries Death: The High Cost of Living #1-3 in which Death befriends a teenager and helps a 250-year old homeless woman find her missing heart. Also included is the Death: The Time of Your Life 3-issue mini-series featuring the story of a rising star in the music world wrestling with revealing her true sexual orientation just as her lover is lured into Death's imminent realm. And enjoy a plethora of extras including the Death Talks About Life Aids pamphlet, stories from Vertigo: Winter's Edge #2 and The Sandman: Endless Nights, the short story ³The Wheel² from the 9-11 tribute book, Sandman #8 and #20 and extras from the Death Gallery one-shot along with an intro from Amanda Palmer, the lead singer of the hit musical group The Dresden Dolls! It's all combined here for the first time in one volume. This Absolute Edition slipcased hardcover is also the perfect companion for The Absolute Sandman and ideal for fans of Gaiman's sprawling, intimate comics work!

360 pages, $99, in stores on Oct. 28.

AIR #9

Written by G. Willow Wilson, art and cover by M.K. Perker.

A chance encounter in Schiphol Airport reminds Blythe of the power of longing. But as she prepares to surrender the Device to Zayn, darker forces mass against her. To safely deliver the most important artifact in human history, she must choose between her old life and the destiny unfolding before her.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

BANG! TANGO #4

Written by Joe Kelly, art by Adrian Sibar and Rodney Ramos, cover by Howard Chaykin.

Ex-hitman turned Tango dancer Vincente's life becomes a whirlwind of violence and sexual tension as he's set upon on all sides by people who want a piece of him. Drugged, confused and run ragged, he realizes that neither the crime dens of New York nor the dance halls of San Francisco can shelter him from the fast approaching moment of truth.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 6.

FABLES #84

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Tony Akins and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Joao Ruas.

Disgusted with recent events in his own book, Jack Horner quits his own series, returns to Fables in a big way and tries to pick up his on-again off-again romance with Rose Red while she's at her most vulnerable. But Jack Horner isn't the only wandering Jack who shows up at the Farm. In the meantime, Kevin Thorn is still safely ensconced in his writing retreat and about to start over on the universe, which would mean writing everything that currently exists out of existence!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

HELLBLAZER #255

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Goran Sudzuka and Rodney Ramos, cover by Lee Bermejo.

Dreams of what could be and the nightmares of what is clash in John Constantine's mind as he slips in and out of fevered consciousness while past and present collide. A journey through the darkness of his heart discovers fear, regret and the most terrible emotion of all -- love.

For its landmark 13th issue, House of Mystery presents a special anthology featuring four separate stories written by Matthew Sturges, Bill Willingham and novelist Chris Roberson. This issue features the unique visuals of four artists including Neal Adams, Ralph Reese and Sergio Aragones, as well as a painted tale by Eric Powell. Each story pays homage to that unluckiest of numbers.

Unlock the doors to the House of Mystery, the new ongoing series that reinvents the classic DC Comics concept. This second volume collects issues #6-10 and continues shedding a light on exactly why five strangers have found themselves trapped in a supernatural bar where extraordinary patrons pass the time telling astonishing stories. And if you think the bar is an odd place, wait until you see what happens in the basement of the House of Mystery!

128 pages, $14.99, in stores on June 3.

JACK OF FABLES #34

Written by Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham, art by Russ Braun and Jose Marzan Jr., cover by Brian Bolland.

³The Great Fables Crossover² part 5 of 9! Bigby Wolf, Snow White, Gary and Mr. Revise are hot on the trail of Kevin Thorn and determined to stop him before he can write the universe out of existence. But Bigby has problems. He's not a Big Bad Wolf anymore. Nor is he a man. So, what's happening? Is his long-dormant changeling nature asserting itself?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

THE NOBODY HC

Written by Jeff Lemire,
art and cover by Lemire.

The tiny, isolated fishing village of Large Mouth never saw much excitement -- until the arrival of the stranger, that is. Wrapped from head to toe in bandages and wearing weird goggles, he quietly took up residence in the sleepy town's motel. Driven by curiosity, the townfolk quickly learn the tragic story of his past, and of the terrible accident that left him horribly disfigured. Eventually, the town embraces the stranger as one of their own -- but do his bandages hide more than just scars?

Inspired by H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man, The Nobody explores themes of identity, fear and paranoia in a small community in a special two-color story that'll have you guessing until the very end.

144 pages, $19.99, in stores on July 29.

THE LITERALS #2

Written by Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges, art by Mark Buckingham and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Buckingham.

³The Great Fables Crossover² part 6 of 9! Even with his two Fable muses pressed into service, Kevin Thorn is having trouble getting started on his next grand opus. He seems to be suffering from a bad case of, "What's that malady that affects writers and keeps them from getting their work done?" Meanwhile, the Page Sisters go to guns a-blazin' against the Genres.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

MADAME XANADU #11

Written by Matt Wagner,
art and cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta.

Kaluta jumps onboard for a 5-issue story with the seductive sorceress he first brought to life 30 years ago. Kaluta joins series scribe Wagner to weave a mystery that jumps between the Spanish Inquisition and 1940s New York City. Long-buried secrets come back to life as Madame Xanadu investigates a murder 500 years in the making.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

NORTHLANDERS #17

Written by Brian Wood,
art by Vasilis Lolos, cover by Massimo Carnevale.

"The Viking Art of Single Combat" continues. On a snowy coastline of Norway, two Vikings face off in single combat. Seconds slow to minutes. Minutes slow to hours. Then, slower still, until the fight takes on a greater meaning. Viking warfare is deconstructed and dissected in this bitter and lonely brawl to the death.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

SCALPED #29

Written by Jason Aaron,
art by R.M. Guera, cover by Jock.

Just when you thought Dash Bad Horse was already pushed as far over the edge as he could be, along comes the dramatic conclusion to "High Lonesome" to push him a little farther. The Crazy Horse Casino is being robbed, and a drugged-out Dash is forced to help in order to protect his greatest secret. But it's not just his secret that's on the line here ­ his life, his sanity and perhaps his very soul face dire consequences.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 20.

SEAGUY: THE SLAVES OF MICKEY EYE #2

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Cameron Stewart.

On the run with his mysterious counterparts known as Peaguy, Treeguy and Threeguy to escape the omnipresent Mickey Eye, Seaguy must thrust himself into his new life as El Macho the Bulldresser -- a new kind of matador who entertains the crowds by dressing stampeding bulls in women's clothing! Just how far will the Eye go to prevent Seaguy from learning the terrible secret behind his cartoonish world ?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 6.

UNKNOWN SOLDIER #8

Written by Joshua Dysart, art by Alberto Ponticelli, cover by Dave Johnson.

A pan-African, black power militant group has made the Unknown Soldier an offer: To be part of a brutally violent and unethical deception in an effort to bring more attention to the troubles of Africa. It's a plan where innocents die. A plan he could never imagine himself being a part of. A plan that could just possibly work.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 27.

THE UNWRITTEN #1

Written by Mike Carey, art by Peter Gross, cover by Yuko Shimizu.

Everyone's read the Tommy Taylor books, the popular series of novels turned pop culture phenomenon about a boy wizard's adventures. And everyone knows about Tom Taylor, the boy the novels were based on, whose life was so overshadowed by his Dad's fictional epic that Tom's become a lame Z-level celebrity at best and a human viral marketing tool at worst.

But what if the resemblance goes even deeper? What if Tom is the boy-wizard of the books made flesh? And if that sounds crazy, why is it bringing him into the crosshairs of an ancient faction that has never been named in any book or text?

To discover the truth about himself, Tom must search through all the places in history where fiction and reality have intersected. And in the process, he'll learn more about that unwritten cabal and the plot they're at the center of ­­ a plot that spans all of literature from the first clay tablets to the gothic castles where Frankenstein was conceived to the self-adjusting stories of the internet.
A conspiracy mystery a la The Da Vinci Code, The Unwritten is the reunion of Carey ) and Gross -- the team behind the multiple Lucifer. Yuko Shimizu joins the duo on covers, and the series kicks off with a 4-issue opening story arc with the extra-sized 40-page debut promo-priced at only $1!

40 pages, $1, in stores on May 13.

YOUNG LIARS #15

Written by David Lapham,
art and cover by Lapham.

Despite Annie X's attempts to stop him, Danny's obsession grows, and Loreli's life is in extreme danger. But are Annie's actions noble ­ or far more sinister? And in a town where everything goes your way, is there ever a breaking point? As events spiral out of control, Danny stumbles upon the ultimate secret; one that changes everything not only for himself and Sadie, but for the entire world. In this issue, David Lapham reveals just enough of the bigger picture to keep you awake for many nights to come.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 13.

YOUNG LIARS VOL. 2: MAESTRO TP

Written by David Lapham,
art and cover by Lapham.

Lapham's breakneck series continues in this second collection featuring Young Liars #7-12! Sadie's friend Danny tracks down the one person in the world who may be able to help restore her sanity and he's called upon to make either the most noble gesture or the biggest mistake of his life.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on June 10.

JOHNNY DC TITLES

BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #5

Written by J. Torres,
art by Carlo Barberi and Terry Beatty, cover by Scott Jeralds.

Children everywhere are missing thanks to the Queen of Fables! It's up to Batman and Captain Marvel to give this mystery a happy ending!

Written by Terrance Griep and John Rozum, art and cover by Vincent Deporter.

Freddie's competing at the Golf Wolf Park mini-golf course, a park that's guaranteed to give you frights, fangs, and flees!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 20.

SUPER FRIENDS #15

Written by Sholly Fisch, art and
cover by J. Bone.

Batman doesn't like to talk about it, but it's his birthday! Unfortunately, all the Super Friends keep disappearing as Batman faces taunts from the mysterious villain The Unknown! Will Batman solve this new mystery ­ or has he finally met his mysterious match?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 13.

SUPERGIRL: COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE EIGHTH GRADE #6

Written by Landry Q. Walker, art and cover by Eric Jones.

How will Supergirl ever wrap up all of the cosmic craziness that has developed since her arrival on Earth? Arch-frenemies, scheming faculty, an intergalactic orange kitty and a flying horse are just a few things that come her way in this final, action-packed issue!

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 6.

TINY TITANS #16

Written by Art Baltazar and Franco, art and cover by Baltazar.

It's another ordinary gym class with Coach Lobo for the Tiny Titans until Supergirl and Kid Flash decide it's the perfect day for a race around the world. The race isn't theirs alone as some of the other Tiny Titans decide they don't want to be left out. And see just what happens when the Atom and the Molecule compete in a shrinking contest.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on May 20.

CMX TITLES

BALLAD OF A SHINIGAMI VOL. 1

Illustrated by Asuka Izumi,
original story by K-Ske Hasegawa.

Shinigamis are usually thought of as dark and scary, but not Momo. She's the beautiful and sympathetic messenger of death who helps people transition to the other side, prevents others from ending their own lives, and carries messages from the dead to the living.

Based on the Japanese light novel series that later became an anime, Ballad of a Shinigami is a collection of stories about people coming to terms with death that are alternately sad, funny, and heartwarming.

184 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on June 3.

MOON CHILD VOL. 13

Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu.

The shocking final volume! Teruto's plot to discredit Benjamin reaches its peak as the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl goes critical! As Seth and Shonach do their best to stop the disaster, Seth
discovers that their rash actions have had unusual consequences.
Meanwhile, Art fights for his life in the hospital, and Benjamin's
actions will determine if a happy ending is possible for any of them!

192 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on June 3.

DOROTHEA VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Cuvie.

Konrad, the pious and deadly warrior who has made it his mission to kill Dorothea, has escaped. Ems launches an
all out assault on Nauders, Dorothea's home. Her friend, Princess Else, is blamed for the country's predicament. But Dorothea's in no position to return to help. She and her fellow warriors are caught in a double-cross that leaves them outnumbered and overwhelmed.

194 pages, black and white, $12.99, in stores on June 17.

THE FLAT EARTH/EXCHANGE VOL. 4

Written and illustrated by Toshimi Nigoshi.

In this final volume, will some resolution be worked out at last so that humans and androids can live peacefully
together? Not if a human sniper can help it. He's determined to provoke an uprising to overthrow the androids. Meanwhile, Kotaro finally tracks down Wil and comes to his rescue. ButWil has plans of his own and may not want to be saved.

224 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on June 17.

JIHAI VOL. 2

Written and illustrated by Toshimi Nigoshi.

Tristram tells Aoi that it may be possible to have his
lifespan increased, but that it involves Dis, who Aoi has been
targeting for revenge. Can Tris be trusted? It seems that his
intentions for the super-powered kids might not be so noble after all.
There's a rumor that he's funneling them to the military to be used as
weapons in a secret war.

226 pages, black and white, $9.99, in stores on June 10.

KIICHI AND THE MAGIC BOOKS VOL. 5

Written and illustrated by Taka Amano.

Find out Kiichi's ultimate fate in this final
volume! The Researchers are out to cast him into a giant pit, where his
horn will, according to prophecy, grow into a giant tree and save the
world. Time is critical, as a series of earthquakes and volcanoes begin
to break out. Must Kiichi die in order to save everyone else?